I recently paid about as much for a sorely needed repair as I did for my old 1964 Gibson J45 when I bought it used many years ago. While it was at the repair shop, I was told that several people inquired about buying it & asked how much would I want for it. It has lots of scratches, bumps & bruises & the obligatory Gibson checked face from airline travel when touring, but they didin't seem to care. Since it has been promised to my nephew for some years now, I won't let go of it till I'm done with it.